Brief aan Wilhelmina (koningin der Nederlanden) 1915

"Brief aan Wilhelmina (koningin der Nederlanden)" is a handwritten letter from August Allebé, a Dutch painter and sculptor, to Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands. Dated December 1915, the letter is a formal request from Allebé, a member of the board of the Rijksmuseum, to borrow a painting for an exhibition. The letter, which is on display at the Rijksmuseum, reveals a glimpse into the inner workings of the museum and the role of artists in its administration.